Overview
- Reporting indicates Daniel Jones is out for the season with a torn Achilles suffered in the loss at Jacksonville, putting Indianapolis’ quarterback plans in flux.
- Indianapolis fell to 8-5 and saw its playoff probability drop from roughly 68% pregame to about 50%, according to simulator estimates cited in coverage.
- Rookie Riley Leonard replaced Jones and went 18-for-29 for 145 yards with an interception plus a rushing touchdown in his first extended NFL action.
- Houston’s 20-10 win over Kansas City moved the Texans to 8-5 and second in the AFC South, pushing the Colts out of a playoff spot and leaving the Chiefs long shots to qualify.
- Ohio State lost the Big Ten Championship to Indiana, 13-10, after two late red-zone trips produced zero points with a failed fourth-and-1 at the 5 and a missed 27-yard field goal, a setback coach Ryan Day pinned on situational execution.